Income Tax Fundamentals 2020
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ISBN: 9780357391129
Author: WHITTENBURG
Publisher: Cengage
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Chapter 8, Problem 21P
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To determine
Introduction: The destruction of the taxpayer’s property or loss of the property by theft, seizure, condemnation or requisition is known as involuntary conversion. Gain or loss from involuntary conversion can be recognized for tax purposes the property is the taxpayer’s main home.
T’s recognized gain if T elects to utilize the involuntary conversion provision.
b
To determine
Introduction: The destruction of the taxpayer’s property or loss of the property by theft, seizure, condemnation or requisition is known as involuntary conversion. Gain or loss from involuntary conversion can be recognized for tax purposes the property is the taxpayer’s main home.
The T’s basis in new plant.
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Teresa's manufacturing plant is destroyed by fire. The plant has an adjusted basis of $318,200, and Teresa receives insurance proceeds of $477,300 for the loss. Teresa reinvests $501,165 in a replacement plant within 2 years
of receiving the insurance proceeds.
If an amount is zero, enter "0".
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Debbie’s warehouse (adjusted basis of $450,000) is destroyed by a hurricane in October 2019. Debbie, a calendar year taxpayer, receives insurance proceeds of $525,000 in January 2020 and elects §1033 for involuntary conversions. Calculate Debbie’s 1. realized gain or loss, 2. recognized gain or loss, and 3. basis for the replacement property if she:
A. Acquires a new warehouse for $550,000 in January 2020, or
B. Acquires a new warehouse for $500,000 in January 2020.
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Income Tax Fundamentals 2020
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